I prefer this kind of dressage to the flamboyant, over done presentations like Quarterback. I just don't like it when creatures are bred for overdone movement. Those types of trots are so passagey, you can't tell what's trot and what's passage. I enjoyed this very much.

Well, that's not exactly a pure mustang...it's half Andalusian, half Kiger, if you look at the website. That explains a lot of its movement and talent. Although like you said there ARE mustangs doing dressage, you'd be hard pressed to find a pure one off the range that moves that that.

Obviously, Kigers are more numerous here in Oregon and they are visible in a wide variety of disciplines. They make an excellent cross with other breeds, and the purebreds are hardy, as one one expect.

Maybe it's a west coast thing, but "atypical" breeds are not uncommon in our dressage shows. Arabians, appendix quarter horses. appies, Norwegian fjords, etc. Makes it more fun, I think. Maybe the movements aren't as spectacular as a warmblood, but a well trained horse of any breed is a pleasure to watch.

I just wanted to post a comment to Banner regarding the Kiger Mustang Dressage video. They commented that Bella is half Andalusian but I can assure you that she is 100% pure Kiger (Spanish Mustang) because I own her. She was actually feral until age 4. She is a wonderful horse with a great mind that simply loves to dance. The trainer/rider owns and has trained Andalusians but Bella is all Mustang....KMA registered! Thanks for all the wonderful comments and sharing her with your friends.

Anon, thanks for piping in! I had wondered about the andalusian comment and am glad you set the record straight. In my mind it didn't matter that much b/c she makes such a lovely overall picture, very unusual yet so correct. She looks like she could go all the way!